I haven't really wrote anything in almost a year on my blog- I'm sorry. Life has been quite busy... And after leaving Japan, looking at the memories I had captured within my pictures was very hard.
Lately, I've been really looking forward the end of my studies- after all, I've been in college for five years now. I'm graduating from my master degree next year ☆
It's been a lot of stress on me, especially with the constant moving in and out (the cities where I live, study, and work are all different) and I guess I reached an age where I want to settle down. But until graduation I'll do my best!
I went to America in May and June, to Seattle, and took my share of pictures of course, so stay tuned for a new post soon! Meanwhile, here's some slice of life pics.
New bento box for lunch. It's from Bento&co and I bought it at Nature et Découverte in Paris.
It's very pretty but not so practical, being quite heavy.
Of course, currently living in Paris, I couldn't not go to my favorite store, Axes Femme.
I needed a big sized bag to use on my working days and this one was totally perfect -cute but still elegant, and this shade of reddish brown goes with my office outfits well.
After a few years of not using Lush products anymore, I decided to give it another try and bought some products for this summer. ✿
Here's my USA haul for crafting. Did I mention I absolutely loved Jo-Ann? The choice of fabrics there is amazing, and the prices twice as cheap as France. I got some of these cute fabric for my friend Emma and some for myself, hope I can make something nice out of it. I also got a little felt Pinguin in Daiso, which I'll try to make when I can find some free time.
Thank you for reading, I'm sorry again for not posting anything for so long.
A story taking place in a typical fantasy world with the twist of "Revival".
Subaru, a lame high school student, found himself transported in another world on his way back from the convenience store. Soon, he's attacked by street thugs only to be saved by a beautiful girl dressed in white with silver hair. He then decides to tag along to help her finding an insignia she lost, but when they finally find a clue, they are both brutally murdered. Subaru dies while wishing he could at least had saved her, but at his surprise, wakes up in the original place he appeared in this world.
At the end of the first episode, I knew this was going to be a good anime. Sadly, Subaru is your typical shounen hero, but I have a soft spot for fantasy settings so I'll let it go for now, hoping for some character developpement. I liked the fact he got send to this world without any special ability or power, whereas the heroine shows off impressive battle strengh from the beginning. The theme of time looping- reaching for a happy ending where no one gets killed isn't new (like the Higurashi and Umineko series, or Boku dake ga Inai machi more recently) but with music and art design on point, I think it will be one of the hits of this season.
甲鉄城のカバネリ
Koutetsujou no Kabaneri
Action / Horror / Fantasy
Number of eps unknown (2 already out)
Twenty years ago, monsters known as the "Kabane"-zombie like figures with hearts protected from damage with a layer of iron- pushed people into chaos and despair. In a dark world reminding us of the industrial revolution period, humanity had to hid in fortified cities known as stations, as their access and transport between them is done with a huge steam locomotive. The story revolves around a boy called Ikoma who works building and maintening the steam trains, while he conducts his own research on how to destroy the Kabane with a new weapon he made.
With only one episode out, Kabaneri was already settled as maybe the best anime of this year, and I got abord the hype train as well.
Beautiful, god-tier animation reminding of Ghibli movies such as Mononoke, original content (not an adaption of a manga or novel) and an awesome cast for music- OST was composed by Sawano Hirayuki (Attack on Titans, Kill la Kill, Aldnoah Zero, etc) opening song by EGOIST (Psycho-Pass, Guilty Crown) and ending song by Aimer (Fate/Stay night) of course it could only have been epic. The story is indeed remincescent of AoT, with monster-like figures threatening what's left of humanity hiding behind walls and a young boy rising as a hero determined to wipe them out, but the side characters are looking promising. Definitely worth a watch!
It's worth taking note than the third episode was delayed because of the Kumamoto earthquake, it will be released end of April.
迷家
Mayoiga
Mystery / Drama
12 eps (3 already out)
30 people decide to give up on their current life for different reasons, and head together deep in the forest aboard a bus to the mysterious village "Nanakimura", rumored to be a self-providing community hidden away from the pressure modern society is inducing. However, among so many people with totally different personnalities and mindset, fights soon break out when things aren't going smoothly during the trip. When they reach the promised heaven, the village is deserted and has a creepy atmosphere, and then people start to disappear..
I'm on the edge about recommanding this one, as the synopsis looks interesting to me- pretty generic for a horror anime, but I like the challenge of using so many characters for such a short anime. The character development will probably be next to none, but I like to see all the weirdos running wild: the survival maniac, the thug, the psycopath, the lovey-dovey couple...However, the pace is surprisingly very, very slow. I was expecting to enjoy a bloodbath similar the infamous Another, but with already three episodes out and not a single death confirmed, I'm quite surprised. Nonetheless the anime is rated R with violence, so I can only wait for it and hope it won't be too rushed towards the end.
It's been a long time! I had a lot of changes in my life other the past few months but I finally feel ready again to write on my blog and take pictures. Today, I want to introduce you to a few jewelry pieces from my favorite brand, Axes femme.
. You can buy these on their online shop here (but will need a shopping service) http://shop.axesfemme.com/
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This gorgeous piece is like a queen's necklace. It's absolutely wonderful, with delicate roses and jewellry in purple and pink tones- my favorite colors!
It totally deserved a close up.
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This one is a 2-in-1 necklace! You can wear it like pictured or separate it in two and wear either the cameo small necklace or a simple but elegant pearl necklace. The combo with pearls and silver strass is a classic.
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Another purple necklace! This one features a cute little key with a butterfly. The shorter rose piece can also be separated. It's one of my most worn pieces as it's very casual.
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A very dark one. This gothic choker holds a special place in my heart as it was released for the A/W 2015 collection just when I left Japan, but my boyfriend placed the order for me and I got it! I was really happy ehe.
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A necklace made of lace material. It's really delicate and the unusual grey colorway make it unique.
You can actually find a lot of butterflies in Axes Femme jewelry, it's a recurrent theme.
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I hoped you liked the pictures! I plan on more articles introducing this brand as it's not well-knew in Europe and I love it so much. Is there's anything special you'd like to see? Thank you for reading!
A very classic blogger post today- what's inside my bag!
My most used handbag is dusty pink and is from the Japanese brand Liz Lisa
I added two charms, a hamster from a gashapon machine and a little bear key-chain from
the Harajuku brand Paris Kids
Here's what I carry with me when I'm going out.
Denshi jisho- My electronic dictionary for Japanese language
MP3 player- I have it since high school.
Pencil case- As a student I always have it with me!
Agenda- One with an Eiffel tower and some french written on it..
Sponge towel- Laura Ashley - Must-have to survive Japanese summer!
Foldable fan- As much as above!
Tissue carrier- Cute cover to hide your tissue package.
Makeup pouch- Angelic Pretty - Actually a bento bag..
Wallet- Axes Femme - Floral and lace design, what else.
I forgot to include my glasses as they were on my nose! I have the cutest case for them but since it's fragile it's more for display on my shelf~ I use a generic one for everyday life.
Some details..
And my boyfriend gave me this adorable lighter (for my incense) combining France and Rilakkuma!
Fanny was visiting Japan and during her time in Kyoto we met with my friend Tily to enjoy a good Japanese tea time together!
Tily had the fluffly matcha cake pictured.
I had a matcha latte with traditionnal Kyoto anko (餡こ) and mochi!
The three of us together!
Since it was hanami season, after that we went under a tree to take outfit pictures.
They were both so lovely that day!
I was derpy as always on mine so here's an elevator pic instead..
Headpiece- handmade
Top- Thrifed
JSK- Victorian Maiden Rococo Bouquet
Shoes- DreamV
Now some random pictures during my spring break~
New taping rolls for my collection! I enjoy scrapbooking a lot, it's such a relaxing hobby.
Sewing accessories..
Eating more delicious stuff!
Sweets from Korea that my dear friend gave me!
My favorite one was the strawberry candy at the bottom.
She also offered me those products for my birthday- such a sweetheart!
I'm always complaining about my hair being a tangled bird nest aha~
Some words to live by.. Lovely decoration that I put on my closet so I'll always see them.
Last, two detail pictures of another outfit with the same ivory top that the top pictures- it's a very versatile piece and I'm a lace-addict.. Both dress and bag are from Axes femmes!
A day trip with my friend Tily and her flatmates to Katsuragi Mountain, which is about two hours of train of Kyoto. It was such a lovely day and I was really glad to be in the middle of "nowhere", enjoying nature and silence, away from the city.
We walked through the forest for hours, sometimes with difficulty (I was very slow, having an hard time breathing) before finally reaching the top and enjoying a good lunch and rest!
This post is going to be picture-heavy, but I hope you'll enjoy the walk!
The water here was crystal clear!
After more climbing, we arrived to a very mysterious part of the forest, with thick mist and long, black trees..
This picture is my favorite of the set. It's the top of the trees, but it reminds me of space. But I think I'm the only one seeing the ressemblance with a galaxy!
Then we finally reached the top, starting to see these famous pink flowers that were blooming at this season- and our first reason to go hiking here!
